Bangladesh dominate Australia despite Smith reprieve
Summary
On the first day of the first Test cricket match in Darwin, Bangladesh performed well against Australia. Steve Smith scored 71 runs for Australia, helped by a review that showed no bat contact when he was almost given out, while Bangladesh’s bowler Hasan Mahmud took six wickets to limit Australia to 198 runs. By the end of the day, Bangladesh had scored 96 runs for the loss of one wicket and trailed by 102 runs.Key Facts
- The match is the first Test of a two-Test series between Australia and Bangladesh.
- Steve Smith was close to being dismissed early but was saved by Snicko technology showing no bat contact.
- Smith scored 71 runs and was dropped twice by Bangladesh fielders.
- Hasan Mahmud, a Bangladesh fast bowler, took 6 wickets for 55 runs, his best career figures.
- Australia scored 198 runs in their first innings.
- Bangladesh reached 96 runs for 1 wicket at the end of day one.
- Bangladesh has only lost once to Australia in six previous Test matches.
- The game is played in Darwin, Australia, and it is rare for Bangladesh to dominate on the first day in Australia.
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